topic Re: CISSP-ISSAP exam without CISSP? in Exam Preparation

CISSP-ISSAP exam without CISSP?

ramkumarpgk — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 11:49:56 GMT

Team,

excuse me if this a silly question.

i'm preparing for CISSP and planning the exam by end of this year. since the CISSP-ISSAP concentration is available, can i do that directly without CISSP ?

please advise.

Thanks,

Re: CISSP-ISSAP exam without CISSP?

AndreaMoore — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:22:51 GMT

Hi @ramkumarpgk

Good question.

Here is a page on our website explaining the concentrations: https://www.isc2.org/Certifications/CISSP-Concentrations I've also pasted the quick explanation below. So, you'll need to pass the CISSP first and then consider concentrations later.

These specialized credentials build upon the CISSP. Whether you’re interested in career growth, deeper knowledge or achieving elite status, CISSP Concentrations are optional pursuits that prove your subject matter mastery. They highlight your evolving expertise in information security:

Architecture
Engineering
Management

To qualify for the CISSP-ISSAP, you must be a CISSP in good standing and have two years cumulative, paid work experience in one or more of the six domains of the CISSP-ISSAP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).

To qualify for the CISSP-ISSEP, you must be a CISSP in good standing and have two years cumulative, paid work experience in one or more of the five domains of the CISSP-ISSEP CBK.

To qualify for the CISSP-ISSMP, you must be a CISSP in good standing and have two years cumulative, paid work experience in one or more of the six domains of the CISSP-ISSMP CBK

Re: CISSP-ISSAP exam without CISSP?

CraginS — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:16:05 GMT

@ramkumarpgk asked " since the CISSP-ISSAP concentration is available, can i do that directly without CISSP ?"

Ramkumar,

Andrea @AndreaMoore gave the full answer.

The short and definite answer is no.

Craig

Re: CISSP-ISSAP exam without CISSP?

Steve-Wilme — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:50:33 GMT

Not sure why you'd even want to try to do that given the ISSAP builds on some of the material in the CISSP and requires you've done a fair amount of additional background reading.

Re: CISSP-ISSAP exam without CISSP?

codinglope — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:30:37 GMT

Dear team,

I am planning to do the CISSP exam, but have to be an associate since I do not have the five years of required experience. Right after the CISSP exam I would like to tackle the CISSP-ISSEP exam, is that possible when I still will not have the five years of experience for CISSP but passed the CISSP exam?

Thanks a million for answering my question.

Re: CISSP-ISSAP exam without CISSP?

AndreaMoore — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:23:04 GMT

@codinglope wrote:

Dear team,

I am planning to do the CISSP exam, but have to be an associate since I do not have the five years of required experience. Right after the CISSP exam I would like to tackle the CISSP-ISSEP exam, is that possible when I still will not have the five years of experience for CISSP but passed the CISSP exam?

Thanks a million for answering my question.

@codinglope Please see the policy for CISSP-ISSAP: To qualify for the CISSP-ISSAP, you must be a CISSP in good standing (which means full membership, not associate) and have two years cumulative work experience in one or more of the six domains of the CISSP-ISSAP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp-issap

Re: CISSP-ISSAP exam without CISSP?

codinglope — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:57:56 GMT

Dear Andrea Moore,

thank you for your reply.

Will I be able to do the CISSP-ISSEP exam, when having the CISSP as a full member but not the additional two years of working experience that is required for CISSP-ISSEP?

Thanks a million.

Re: CISSP-ISSAP exam without CISSP?

AndreaMoore — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:12:57 GMT

To qualify for the CISSP-ISSEP, you must be a CISSP in good standing and have two years cumulative work experience in one or more of the five domains of the CISSP-ISSEP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).

https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp-issep